What is the average electricity rate in French Town, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in French Town is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in French Town?

Natural gas customers in French Town pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves French Town, Montana?

Electricity in French Town is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves French Town?

French Town natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do French Town electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

French Town's electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh is below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in French Town?

To start electric service in French Town, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

French Town, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in French Town, Montana

French Town is a community in Montana served by NorthWestern Energy for electric and NorthWestern Energy for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Montana's statewide energy market and the region's cold semi-arid, cold mountain winters climate.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, French Town's electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh is 0.29¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in French Town

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
Flathead Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in French Town

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

French Town vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	French Town	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.38¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.81	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$100	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$77	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for French Town Residents

As a Montana city, French Town residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Montana LIHEAP
✅ Montana Weatherization Assistance
✅ Big Sky Energy (Montana LIEAP)
✅ NorthWestern Energy Rebate Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for French Town Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in French Town, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in French Town is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in French Town pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.
Electricity in French Town is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
French Town natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
French Town's electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh is below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in French Town, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.